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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Sometimes Error code when starting bike
« on: May 03, 2018, 02:59:15 PM »
Hi good people,

I have a Zero SR 2014. And now I sometimes get an error when Im starting the bike. One flash, then Tree. And the manual says Cause : Charger Connected Solution : Throttle is ON or throttle/connection is bad. Verify throttle action and/or check connection.
I dont have the charger connected, but it have recently been replaced because of a faulty one. But I still think it is the last thing that is causing the error. The bike thinks Im giving a little throttle when I start it. Because I sometimes just give some gass and release it quickly and then the error disappear. But it is not consistent. Sometime I dont get it to start at all. Have anyone else experienced this? A new throttle cost quite a lot and require a lot of work to be replaced. So it would be nice to know what is causing this before Im replacing anything.

Here is a video of the error :

Any help would be appreciated.

Best regards from
Joar

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Zero Sr in white!
« on: June 26, 2015, 11:54:17 AM »
The light link is now broken. I find a lot of H4 led bulbs on ebay, do you think they all fit?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: CHAdeMO fast charing
« on: April 28, 2015, 12:38:11 PM »
Quote from: Lecram on April 28, 2015, 12:06:44 AM
The majority of Dc chargers in Holland, and I think in Europe, are from ABB and Efacec. These support 50-500VDC, so these should be able to charge a 'low voltage' Zero battery

Yes they do, ABB have tested all their chargers with the Zero bikes. I would SO hope Zero would open their eyes for this. I will tell everyone that asks me about my bike that it does not have any fastcharge before Zero gets their finger out and produce CHAdeMO sets for us with Zero SR again. It makes me horribly sad. It limits my use of the bike quite a lot. Please, please Zero, listen to us customers. Make CHAdeMO sets! If we know that a few stations are not compatible I dont see the problem.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: CHAdeMO fast charing
« on: April 11, 2015, 03:19:52 AM »
Quote from: benswing on April 10, 2015, 07:31:21 PM
Feel free to contact Zero directly about wanting a CHAdeMO and be sure to communicate to them that you understand it will not be compatible with all CHAdeMO stations and you still want it. 

I got a 2014 specifically for CHAdeMO capability and they have not and will not make a kit for 2014 Zeros.  There are some CHAdeMO kits on some 2013 bikes, but they will not supply any more for those either. 

All good points being made on this forum.  Fast charging is the only way forward (Tesla already figured this out), and Zero needs to provide a fast charging solution for mass adoption.  Right now as a company they feel like they have been burned by the CHAdeMO stations and have retreated.  I hope they figure out fast charging soon, as I desperately want it.  Desperately!

Have sent all the sales/support departments a couple of mails. Never got any response. But when I get in contact with anyone, they just say that they dont sell them any more. Agree, fast charging is the way to go. I really hope they figure it out soon too. But we need 0-100% charging under 1 hour.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: CHAdeMO fast charing
« on: April 10, 2015, 05:50:18 PM »
Here is the response I got from ABB.

We have delivered fastchargers to the Zero Factory in USA and know that they work. Charge time is 30-60min depending on the batterypack and the temperature.
"The CHAdeMO protocol in the EU and the US is the same. Maybe there is a small difference in the cable (UL certified or CE certified) but the connector will fit and the protocol is the same.
ABB Terra charges are CHAdeMO 0.9 and 1.0 certified, so there is no problem to be expected with the protocol version.
One remark: Please note that the battery voltage of a motorcycle is in general lower than the battery voltage of a car. If this is the case, the charger will not be able to deliver full output power. The output current is limited to 120A, so for 50kW output a voltage of at least 416V is required."
Best regards
 
Arne Sigbjornsen
Local PG Manager EV Charging Infrastructure
ABB AS
Charging Infrastructure

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: CHAdeMO fast charing
« on: April 10, 2015, 05:30:28 PM »
But have they not made any CHAdeMO sets for the Zero? Someone must have one?
We now have 1500 CHAdeMO chargers here in Europe. Its everywhere. And even Tesla have now approved and made their own CHAdeMO adapter for their cars. Its becoming more and more popular. How can they ignore this? I know about the risk of high voltage = no charge, case.
I only see CHAdeMO as the viable option, because it charges so fast that you can stop, eat a 50 min. lunch and then continue your journey. No other chargers are fast enough for this.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: CHAdeMO fast charing
« on: April 10, 2015, 02:07:46 PM »
Quote from: ultrarnr on April 05, 2015, 03:24:59 PM


The 2014 Zero SR CHAdeMO kit has not been released by engineering.  I believe we are only a few weeks away, but I wouldn't be able to ship immediately. 

You asked about compatibility with an Eaton Charging Station.  Unfortunately, we have limited access to this brand and have not been able to perform thorough compatibility testing.  Our tests with the two systems in California were successful, but your customer may want to contact Eaton about this specific charge station to be sure.  The specific questions that should be directed toward Eaton are whether they implemented the full CHAdeMO specification and support voltages as low as 50V.

Regards,
Aaron Cheatham
Director of Customer Experience
Zero Motorcycles
@aaronzeromoto



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I have talked to ABB ABB Wiki witch delivers all the CHAdeMO charging stations here in Norway, they have been in contact with Zero and tested the CHAdeMO charger on the bikes with no issues. ABB also told me that all their chargers around where I live support 50volts. So they say it will not be any issues for me if I get a CHAdeMO for my Zero SR. I think that ABB delivers most of the chargers here in Europe. So if not all, most of the stations will support 50volts.
ultrarnr, does this mean that there will be a CHAdeMO set for the Zero SR 2014 ? If I only could get me a set I would not think a minute about buying one. Is there anyone who can get me a set for my Zero SR 2014?
I WANT ONE! :'( Please Zero!

Best regards

Joar

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / CHAdeMO fast charing
« on: March 24, 2015, 06:26:20 PM »
I got my Zero SR 2014 mod a month back. And I absolutely LOVE the bike. I have been waiting and looking for it for over half a year now. And my only issue have really been the range fear. Running out of power. And with a range of 170km with powerpack the only think that stops me from taking it for longer touring rides is a fast charger like CHAdeMO. And I have been questioning everyone. And sadly, Zero Motorcycles have been the quietest ones regarding this. ABB witch deliver the CHAdeMO fast chargers here in Norway (EU) they tell me they have spoken with Zero and tested the motorcycles and everything should be fine. Their fast chargers go as low as 50volts. But in the dialog with the CHAdeMO association. I found out that Zero Motorcycles are no longer a member of the CHAdeMO association. Witch saddens me a lot. I would so like to know what plans they have now. And since I know the CHAdeMO fast charger works here in Norway, I would love to buy one sett anyway. But my Zero dealer says they can get any since Zero Motorcycles do not deliver them anymore. Even tho they are still on their web page.
http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=162

Mail from CHAdeMO association :

Dear Mr. Joar,

Thank you for your interest in CHAdeMO.

First of all, CHAdeMO protocol is the same wherever you go in the world. However, that does not mean the motorcycles bought elsewhere would work well with all chargers in Europe, for example.

For CHAdeMO chargers meeting all requirements for the full voltage range (50V-500V), your Zero Motorcycle should be able to charge.
However, certain CHAdeMO chargers go from 250V-500V, complying with the SAE requirement of 250V lower voltage bracket, and you would have to ask the charger manufacturers you intend to use beforehand whether their chargers can go as low as 50V (or not).

It is our regret to inform you that Zero Motorcycle is no longer our member, and I suggest you continue to ask them regarding their future plans to deliver CHAdeMO inlets for their motorcycles.

Best regards,

Tomoko

--
Secretariat
CHAdeMO Association Europe


I want a CHAdeMO charger for my Zero SR.

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